Who cares , if I have a cold or flu , or just feel lousy I will book myself off for a few days . If I go to the doctor they always book me off for longer than I would have taken myself. So if this is to be the new policy, Great ! The medical costs will spiral and I for one will take more time off .
If the doctor will only give you a few days off then go back again and again to extend the sick note I can see the doctors loving this .
In fact my back is playing up right now , perhaps it's time for me to see a doctor